New York DWI Lawyer Blog


"Reviews DWI news, cases and reports in New York."

Author: Author: Mark Siesel is a solo practitioner in White Plains, N.Y. He also authors New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog and New York Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.

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Recent Posts from New York DWI Lawyer Blog


  • New York Drunk Driving--"Leandra's Law"-Will It Pass?

    Last month 11 year old Leandra Rosado was killed in a New York DWI accident on the Henry Hudson Parkway when the driver, 32 year old Carmen Huertas, lost control of the vehicle and it…

  • New York Drunk Driving--What Is A Conditional License?

    After a conviction or plea to a New York drunk driving offense, such as driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, or aggravated DWI, one of the biggest concerns that clients have is the ability…

  • Westchester County DWI--Forfeiture Law In Effect In 2010

    The Westchester County Board of Legislators has passed legislation requiring the forfeiture of cars for motorists convicted of any Westchester County drunk driving offense beginning on December 15, 2010. The new law also applies to…

  • Westchester County DWI--Two Wrong Way Drivers Indicted

    Two motorists who drove the wrong way on the Taconic Parkway have now been indicted on numerous charges on November 2nd. Gregorio Pena, a 44 year old resident of Manhattan and livery driver, was indicted…

  • New York DWI--Overview Of Field Sobriety Tests

    We all know someone who has been pulled over by the police and charged with New York DWI or another drunk driving charge such as DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired). During the course of this…

  • New York DWI--Effects of Alcohol By Gender

    Men and women absorb and metabolize alcohol very differently. Women will have a higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) after drinking the same amount of alcohol as men. This is due to women having a smaller…

  • New York DWI--Alcohol's Effects On The Body

    Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. When alcohol is ingested, it passes from the stomach into the small intestine, where it is quickly absorbed and distributed throughout the body. The liver is responsible for…

  • New York Drunk Driving-Over The Limit-Under Arrest Program

    Until Labor Day, Westchester, Rockland and Putnam County police are stepping up their efforts to make New York drunk driving arrests as part of the national "Drunk Driving. Over The Limit. Under Arrest" campaign. There…

  • New York DWI-Schuler Case Continues Worrisome Trend

    The tragic July 26 accident in which Diane Schuler drove the wrong way on the Taconic Parkway, killing eight, (with a BAC of well over twice the .08 legal limit and THC in her system)…

  • New York DWI--What Is A Conditional Driver's License?

    When convicted of a New York drunk driving charge such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), one of the most important issues for a client is maintaining their driving privileges…